PhD · Harvard Kennedy School Alumnus
Dr. Sanjay Kumar, PhD · Blue Ocean Education
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Harvard Kennedy School
Cambridge, MA
NDTV Education Conclave
Featured Speaker
Meeting with Education Minister
Policy & Education Leadership
Award Recognition
Excellence in Education Leadership
Katihar to Kennedy
Book Launch
With Chief Justice Suryakant
Legal & Social Impact
Shiv Nadar School, Noida
Education Outreach
Harvard Kennedy School
Cambridge, MA
NDTV Education Conclave
Featured Speaker
Meeting with Education Minister
Policy & Education Leadership
Award Recognition
Excellence in Education Leadership
Katihar to Kennedy
Book Launch
With Chief Justice Suryakant
Legal & Social Impact
Shiv Nadar School, Noida
Education Outreach
With Dr. Pawan Sinha
Project Prakash Charitable Trust
With Shri Giriraj Singh
Government Relations
With Seema Kumari
Education Policy
With Hon'ble Chief Justice of India
Justice & Social Impact
With Dr. Pawan Sinha
Sight restoration & social impact
Yogakshem Initiative
Social Impact & Community
With Dr. Pawan Sinha
Project Prakash Charitable Trust
With Shri Giriraj Singh
Government Relations
With Seema Kumari
Education Policy
With Hon'ble Chief Justice of India
Justice & Social Impact
With Dr. Pawan Sinha
Sight restoration & social impact
Yogakshem Initiative
Social Impact & Community
Academic Profile
A foundation built across India and the world's most prestigious policy school.
Harvard Kennedy School
Mid Career Masters in Public Administration and Public Policy · Public Policy Analysis · Public Administration and Leadership
Fundraising · Education · Administration · Government · Negotiation · Project Management · Sustainable Development · Planning · Nonprofit Management · Rural Development · Entrepreneurship · International NGOs · Leadership · Corporate Social Responsibility · Program Development · Strategy · Public Relations · Analytical Skills · Public Administration
Institute of Social Studies, The Hague
Diploma in Universalising Socio Economic Security for the Poor
Fundraising · Administration · Negotiation · Planning · Nonprofit Management · Corporate Social Responsibility · Team Leadership · Analytical Skills
University of Delhi & JNU, New Delhi
B.A / M.A / M.Phil / PhD — Political Science & Government · Microfinance
B.A (1994) and M.A (1996) from Delhi University in Political Science; PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Activities: Debates and discussions on development and political issues.
Fundraising · Education · Administration · Government · Grassroots Organizing · Women's Rights · Planning · Nonprofit Management · Rural Development · Volunteer Management · Entrepreneurship · Corporate Social Responsibility · Program Development · Team Leadership · Team Building · Analytical Skills · Public Administration
Work Experience
Over two decades leading education, policy, and social-impact initiatives across India and globally.
Blue Ocean Education Consulting
Founded Blue Ocean to bring Ivy-League–grade admissions strategy to Indian students. 500+ students guided, 95% acceptance rate, ₹1Cr+ average scholarship.
blueocean.education
upGrad
Senior leadership role at India's largest online higher-education platform, overseeing corporate affairs and public policy at scale.
Economic Times coverage →
Harvard Club of India
Led the Harvard alumni network in India, fostering connections between Harvard's global community and India's education and policy landscape.
Harvard Club of India Journal →
EdJustice Foundation
Founded EdJustice to advance equitable access to quality education in India, working at the intersection of policy advocacy and direct impact programs.
EdJustice Foundation →
Harvard Lakshmi Mittal & Family South Asia Institute
Led Harvard's on-the-ground initiatives across India for the Mittal South Asia Institute, bridging Harvard's global research with South Asia's education and policy priorities.
Harvard Mittal Institute announcement →Books & Writing
A story of grit, education, and transformation — from rural Bihar to Harvard.
by Dr. Sanjay Kumar, PhD
A memoir-led narrative tracing the remarkable journey from a small town in Katihar, Bihar, to the halls of Harvard Kennedy School. The book captures the determination, mentorship, and strategic thinking that shaped a career at the intersection of global education and public policy — and offers a deeply personal blueprint for ambitious students from every background.
In Print
Op-eds in India's leading publications and press coverage of his leadership and appointments.
On Screen
Lectures, interviews, and media appearances on education, policy, and India's development.
Listen
Conversations on education, identity, and the story behind Katihar to Kennedy — on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Network Capital.
Organizations
Beyond Blue Ocean, Dr. Sanjay remains active in organizations driving education equity and social impact.
The admissions consulting firm Dr. Sanjay founded to democratize access to elite global universities for Indian students. 500+ students. 95% acceptance rate. ₹1Cr+ avg scholarship.
blueocean.education →A charitable organization where Dr. Sanjay serves as Chairman on the board of trustees, focused on social impact and community uplift initiatives.
prakashtrust.org →An education-equity organization Dr. Sanjay founded to advance access to quality education in India through policy advocacy and direct impact programs.
edjustice.in →Dr. Sanjay served as President from 2021–2023, connecting Harvard's global alumni community with India's education, policy, and business sectors.
Harvard Club Journal →Book a focused 1:1 session with Dr. Sanjay and get a practical plan aligned to how top universities actually evaluate applicants.
Book Your 1:1 Evaluation →500+ students guided · 95% acceptance rate · ₹1Cr+ average scholarship
